''Our Elders Teach Us'' is a book by David Carey, professor of History at the
University of Southern Maine
The University of Southern Maine (USM) is a public university with campuses in Portland, Gorham and Lewiston in the U.S. state of Maine. It is the southernmost of the University of Maine System. It was founded as two separate state universit ...
. It outlines a detailed history of the people of Latin America, particularly the
Kaqchikel of
Guatemala.
Oral histories are a key component of this discussion wherein they represent a compelling alternative of history composed primarily of the "victors."
Preservation of both human and natural resources, i.e. sustainability, is another critical point of ''Our Elders Teach Us.''
External links
University of Southern Maine website
Books about Latin America
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